Graham: Find practical, sensitive ways to help relative who talks too much

11:33 PM,
May 20, 2013

Written by

Rev. Billy Graham
Syndicated columnist

Dear Rev. Graham: I know this isn't a spiritual question, but how should we deal with someone who talks all the time? We have a family reunion coming up, and our aunt always dominates the conversation (talking mostly about herself). - Mrs. J. McD.

Rev. Graham: In reality, you've asked a spiritual question, because God is concerned about everything that concerns us, including our relationships with other people (including difficult ones). The Bible says, "God is with you in everything you do" (Genesis 21:22).

But your question also has a spiritual dimension to it because of what it indicates ...